2027 Winter J Term Courses
Use our J Term Course Finder to get descriptions, instructor contact information, and if available, a syllabus. Some syllabi may be past versions that provide a relative idea of course expectations, and may be subject to change. Please note that many on-campus and online-synchronous courses will also include asynchronous content and required assignments. For the most up-to-date course information and to register, use e-Campus, URI’s online system.
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AAF 240: Race and Ethnicity
Relations among the various ethnic, religious, racial, and political minorities and majorities, with special reference to the United States.
October 1, 2026
AAF 399: Introduction to Multicultural Psychology
Introduction to multiculturalism as major paradigm.
AFS 105G: Food from the Sea
Introduction to capture fisheries and aquaculture and their contribution to food supply, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, practices employed, processing, and marketing, with a regional New England focus.
AFS 132G: Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, and Society
Food is essential to life, and a foundation of civilization.
APG 325G: American Dilemma: Who “Owns” Native America?
Examines researchers' perceived rights to ownership of Native American bodies, languages, and human remains.
ART 361: Modern Art
Investigates major movements of European and American painting, sculpture, printmaking, and photography from the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century.
AST 118: Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System
Celestial sphere, Earth, formation of and motions and characteristics of objects in solar system, the Sun, exoplanets, and search for extraterrestrial life.
AVS 101: Introduction to Animal Science
Animal industry's role in world and national economy; inheritance, growth, physiology, nutrition, and diseases of domestic animals and poultry; geographic distribution and marketing of animal products.
AVS 132G: Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, and Society
Food is essential to life, and a foundation of civilization.
AVS 442: Physiology and Behavior of Marine Mammals
An exploration of how marine mammals exploit aquatic environments, combining examination of research literature with experiential learning in lab and aquarium facilities locally and abroad.
October 13, 2026
BAI 100: Preparation for BAI109
Course serves as a foundational bridge designed to prepare students for the business quantitative sequence.
October 1, 2026
BAI 310: (BUS) Business Data Analysis with Excel
Introduces intermediate and advanced spreadsheet concepts for business applications.
BIO 181G: The Information Age: From Politics to Medicine
How big data affects our society, from advertising to politics to medicine.
BIO 220: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Explores the integration of the structures and functions of the human organism through a systems approach; including the biochemical properties of the cell, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems.
BIO 222: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Explores the integration of the structures and functions of the human organism through a systems approach; including senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.
BIO 331: Parasitology
An introduction to the biology of parasitic organisms, including life cycles, infection pathways, and impacts on hosts.
BIO 396: Biology And Society
A seminar course dealing with the impact of biological discoveries on societal questions and with the social influences that affect biological discovery.
BPS 201: How Drugs Work
Drug actions, uses, and adverse effects of prescription and non-prescription medications, recreational drugs, and nutritional supplements.
CCJ 274: Criminal Justice System
The American system of criminal justice, general processing of cases, principal actors, study of theories of criminal law, and pretrial detention and sentencing.
October 1, 2026
CCJ 290: Introduction to Corrections
Examines the origins and development of the modern correctional institution; traditional methods of punishment and rehabilitation; pains of imprisonment, community corrections and reentry and current innovations.
COM 100: Communication Fundamentals
Integrates basic theory and experience in a variety of communication contexts including public speaking, small groups, and interpersonal communication.
COM 108G: Spaceship Earth: Communication and Sustainability
Through in-depth study of films, social media and readings students will explore the principles of sustainability and the communication challenges linking scientific evidence, public policies and individual behavior.
COM 315: Environmental Dimensions of Communication
Investigation of individual and mediated sustainability messages, impact of communication on environmental knowledge, attitudes and behavior; design of communication campaigns to affect resource use, community engagement an.
COM 321G: Social Media and Interpersonal Communication
Explore theories and research on interpersonal communication and social media.
COM 326: Family Communication
Examines family communication from a symbolic interaction and systems theory perspective.
COM 361: Intercultural Communication
Study of cultural similarities and differences as they affect communication within and across cultural boundaries.
COM 382: Communication Theory
A critical survey of social science based communication theories; an examination of the nature, processes and functions of communication theory in a variety of contexts.
COM 442: Strategic Media Communication
Introduces strategic media relation tactics when responding to the media, specifically crisis communication situations.
CSC 161: AI for Everyone
Introduces Artificial Intelligence(AI) to students from all disciplines, demystifies AI, and explains the fundamental concepts of AI.
CVE 220: Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical properties of materials; analysis of members under axial, torsional, and transverse loads; stress and strain; beam deflections, and introduction to statically-indeterminate beams and buckling of columns.
DSP 161: AI for Everyone
Introduces Artificial Intelligence(AI) to students from all disciplines, demystifies AI, and explains the fundamental concepts of AI.
DSP 181G: The Information Age: From Politics to Medicine
How big data affects our society, from advertising to politics to medicine.
EDC 102: Introduction To American Education
Introduction to the fundamental structure, functions, and problems of American education.
October 7, 2026
EDC 150G: 50 Million Strong
This course will explore the concepts of health and physical literacy to benefit the healthy development of the whole child to create a society of 50 million people strong.
October 1, 2026
EDC 203: Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.
EDC 312: The Psychology of Learning
An analysis of learning with emphasis on principles and procedures applicable to any human teaching and learning situation.
EDC 402: The Education of Special Needs Students
Legislative, judicial, social and psychological issues related to assessment, identification, and education of students with special needs in general education classrooms.
EDC 593: Professional Learning Communities(PLCs) in Pre-K-12 Settings
This course is designed to support teachers and administrators in PreK-12 schools to develop and facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) on a timely and relevant topic in education.
EDS 500: Intro to Special Ed Interventions in Math & Content Areas
Provides future special educators with knowledge and skills to plan instruction for students with mild or moderate disabilities, including mathematics and content strategy instruction.
EDS 501: Collaboration and Co-Teaching
Provides future special educators with knowledge and skills to implement culturally responsive collaboration with family members and school based professionals.
EDS 575: Special Education Residency I
This clinical residency course will prepare special education graduate candidates for supporting students with disabilities at the elementary or secondary education levels.
ENG 243: The Short Story
Critical study of the short story from the early 19th century to the present.
ENG 304: Film Genres: Irish Literature into Film
Literary study of the particular conventions and evolution of one or more film genres (e.
FLM 101: Introduction to Film Media
Introduction to techniques of film practice, film history, genres, analysis of film texts, and reading of film images in their aesthetic, cultural, and literary context.
FLM 101: Introduction to Film Media
Introduction to techniques of film practice, film history, genres, analysis of film texts, and reading of film images in their aesthetic, cultural, and literary context.
October 6, 2026
FLM 206: History of Film III: The 21st Century
A survey of world cinema in the 21st century, examining the production, distribution and exhibition of narrative, documentary and experimental among other forms of film.
October 1, 2026
FLM 220: Intermediate Film Production: DocumentaryFilmmakingTechnique
Pre: FLM 110 or permission of instructor.
GWS 150: Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies
Images of women, the theories and processes of socialization, historical perspectives, and implications for social change.
GWS 370: Sex Trafficking
Focuses on the commercial sexual exploitation and slavery of women and girls and the impact on their health, rights, and status in society.
HDF 130G: “This is Us”: Individual and Family Development
Students in this course will learn about contemporary issues of human development, family systems, and cultural diversity based on the television show, This is Us.
HDF 150: Human Sexuality
Interdisciplinary approach to the study of individual and societal determinants in the development, integration, and expression of human sexuality and a code of sexual behavior.
HDF 205G: Money Skills for Life
An interdisciplinary framework to review important personal financial issues and to offer applicable tools to help students make good financial choices on earning, spending, borrowing, protecting, investing and saving money.
HDF 230: Couple and Family Relationships
Intimate romantic and family relationships are explored across the life span.
HDF 250: Helping Skills for Counselors and Health Professionals
Introduces foundational skills of listening, interviewing, and basic counseling used to build rapport and enact change in a variety of healthcare settings.
HDF 318G: Health and Wealth
This course will draw from the disciplines of economics, public policy, public health, and consumer behavior to offer a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of health and wealth.
HDF 357: Family and Community Health
Individual, family and community health concerns throughout the lifespan.
HDF 550: Relationship Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Students are introduced to mediation principles, phases of mediation, mediator¿s role, and standards of the profession.
HLT 101G: Perspectives on Public Health in the 21st Century
This course is designed to introduce students to current and controversial public health topics.
INE 315: Legal Environment of Business
An introduction to the origins, framework, and concepts of the legal environment of business.
ISE 311: Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Introduction to probability and statistics in engineering applications including data analysis, probability theory, probability distributions, sampling distributions, statistical inference, hypotheses testing, confidenc.
ITR 300: Career Planning: Concepts and Skills
Identify personal strengths, interests, and professional values related to career exploration.
October 2, 2026
ITR 300: Career Planning: Concepts and Skills
Identify personal strengths, interests, and professional values related to career exploration.
ITR 300: Career Planning: Concepts and Skills
Identify personal strengths, interests, and professional values related to career exploration.
ITR 300: Career Planning: Concepts and Skills
Identify personal strengths, interests, and professional values related to career exploration.
ITR 300: Career Planning: Concepts and Skills
Identify personal strengths, interests, and professional values related to career exploration.
JOR 110: Introduction to Mass Media
Surveys newspapers, magazines, radio, movies, television, advertising, public relations, and emerging technologies.
October 1, 2026
JOR 340: Public Relations Strategies
Principles and procedures in public relations: emphasis on role of the public relations practitioner as a specialist in communication; analysis of publications produced as a part of public relations.
JOR 443: Strategic Media Communication
Introduces strategic media relation tactics when responding to the media, specifically crisis communication situations.
KIN 122: Human Anatomy and Physiology
Structure and function of organ systems of the human body with emphasis on applications to human health.
KIN 123: Living Well: The Applied Science of Health
Scientific basis of personal health and wellness.
KIN 243: Prevention And Care Of Athletic Injuries
Introduces concepts of injury prevention, recognition and management of athletic injuries, accelerated rehabilitation, and emergency management in athletic settings.
KIN 375G: Exercise is Medicine
Explores the biological and physiological mechanisms related to physical activity and exercise-induced enhancement of physical and mental health.
KIN 381: Exercise Behavior and Psychosocial Outcomes
Review of theories of how psychological factors and interventions can affect exercise behavior and examine the psychosocial outcomes that are influenced by engaging in exercise both acutely and chronically.
LHR 546: Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Examination of the interpersonal dynamics of negotiations and conflict resolution processes, including interest-based or collaborative bargaining in a variety of contexts; e.
MBA 574: Consulting and Management Practice
Review of the theory and practice of effective consulting and development of consultation skills.
MBA 578: Human Resource Development
Students will learn about theories of organizational and individual change in the context of three HRM functions: job analysis, performance management and training.
MCE 411: Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Introduction to probability and statistics in engineering applications including data analysis, probability theory, probability distributions, sampling distributions, statistical inference, hypotheses testing, confidenc.
MGT 201: (BUS 340) Management Foundations: Building Better Businesses
Management concepts, processes and practices with an emphasis on inclusion, agility and evidence based decision making: organizational behavior; individual differences and elements of diversity; interpersonal dynamics and communication; work design, motivation and outcomes; social justice and worker voice; structure (including business functions) and culture.
MGT 341: (BUS) Organizational Behavior
Introduction to organizational behavior; focus on individual, interpersonal, team and organization factor, and how these shape individuals behaviors at work.
MGT 446: Business Career Rhode Trip
This experiential J-Term course takes students beyond the classroom to explore careers through visits to companies and organizations across a variety of industries.
MKT 265: Marketing Principles
An introduction to marketing from a managerial viewpoint, focusing on brand management and marketing strategy.
MKT 366: (BUS) Consumer Behavior
A review of the consumer decision-making process and factors that influence consumers, including ethical issues.
MKT 475: Digital Marketing: Analytics and Strategy
Analyze ways marketers adapt their strategies in digital environments.
MSL 401: Adaptive Leadership
Students experience opportunities in planning and leading student operations to develop as adaptive leaders.
MSL 402: Adaptive Leadership in a Complex World
Explores the dynamics of leading in complex situations.
MTH 107: Introduction to Finite Mathematics
Concepts and processes of modern mathematics concerned with sets, the theory of probability, and statistics.
MUS 101: Introduction to Music
Fosters a better understanding and appreciation of the world's great music.
MUS 106: History of Jazz
The nature and origin of jazz and its development as an American folk idiom: European and African heritages, blues, ragtime, dixieland, boogie-woogie, swing, bop, cool, funky, gospel, jazz-rock, free-form, and progressive.
NUR 150: Human Sexuality
Interdisciplinary approach to the study of individual and societal determinants in the development, integration, and expression of human sexuality and a code of sexual behavior.
NUR 280G: Social Determinants of Health
An introduction to social determinants of health and social justice from a public health perspective.
October 13, 2026
NUT 207: General Nutrition
Fundamental concepts of the science of nutrition with application to the individual and community.
October 1, 2026
PHL 101: Critical Thinking
Identification, formulation and evaluation of both inductive and deductive patterns of reasoning.
PHL 103: Introduction to Philosophy
Pursues such basic questions as: What is a person? What is knowledge? Are we free? What is moral right and wrong? Does God exist? What is the meaning of death? (Lec.
PHL 110G: Love and Sex
This course considers the natures and ethics of love and sex by asking questions like: What is love? What counts as sex? What constitutes consent? What counts as infidelity? (Lec.
PHP 300: Practical Calculations for the Pharmacist
This course provides training on performing pharmaceutical calculations in both outpatient and inpatient settings for students starting Advanced Pharmacy Placement Experience (APPE) rotations or preparing for licensure.
PHT 575: Physical Therapy Internship I
Assignment to various clinical settings that provide supervised experiences with practicing physical therapists and support personnel.
PHT 585: Physical Therapy Internship II
Assignment to various clinical settings that provide supervised experiences with practicing physical therapists and support personnel.
PHT 595: Physical Therapy Internship III
Assignment to various clinical settings that provide supervised experiences with practicing physical therapists and support personnel.
PLS 132G: Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, and Society
Food is essential to life, and a foundation of civilization.
PRS 100: Introduction to Public Relations
Examine and explore public relations principles, concepts and emerging trends associated with the role of the PR practitioner.
PRS 340: Public Relations Strategies
Principles and procedures in public relations: emphasis on role of the public relations practitioner as a specialist in communication; analysis of publications produced as a part of public relations.
PRS 442: Strategic Media Communication
Introduces strategic media relation tactics when responding to the media, specifically crisis communication situations.
PSC 492: Controversies in Political Science
Significant questions persist in the field of political science.
PSY 113: General Psychology
Introductory survey course of the major facts and principles of human behavior.
PSY 255: Health Psychology
Investigates the relationship between behavior and health; emphasizes the theory and science of health behavior change; explores specific behaviors and behavior change strategies from an individual and public health perspective.
PSY 335: The Psychology of Social Behavior
Conceptual and empirical analyses of individual behavior in social contexts; attention to social motivation, attitude development and change, liking, conformity, aggression, altruism.
PSY 399: Introduction to Multicultural Psychology
Introduction to multiculturalism as major paradigm.
PSY 442: Disability in Childhood and Adolescence
Introduction to disability in childhood and adolescence.
PSY 479: Topics in Psychology: IndustrialOrganizational Psych
Central issues in the field of psychology, allowing in-depth study of contemporary or historical topics.
SOC 100: Introduction to the Sociological Perspective
Sociological approaches to inequality and contemporary social issues regarding race, ethnicity, class, gender.
October 5, 2026
SOC 240: Race and Ethnicity
Relations among the various ethnic, religious, racial, and political minorities and majorities, with special reference to the United States.
October 1, 2026
SPA 320: Critical Studies in Spanish Cinema
Study of major Spanish film genres and of prominent Spanish film directors.
STA 220: Statistics In Modern Society
Introductory statistics exploring and understanding data, relationships between variables, randomness and probability.
STA 308: Introductory Statistics
Descriptive statistics, presentation of data, averages, measures of variation.
SUS 108G: Spaceship Earth: Communication and Sustainability
Through in-depth study of films, social media and readings students will explore the principles of sustainability and the communication challenges linking scientific evidence, public policies and individual behavior.
SUS 315: Environmental Dimensions of Communication
Investigation of individual and mediated sustainability messages, impact of communication on environmental knowledge, attitudes and behavior; design of communication campaigns to affect resource use, community engagement an.
THE 338G: Ethical Dilemmas in Contemporary Theatre
Exploration of ethical dilemmas raised by contemporary dramatic works and the history of theatre as a tool for social activism.
UCS 160: Success in HigherEd Learning Environments
Analyze learning and studying in college settings; Assess college learning needs, apply effective study and work management strategies to academics, and improve metacognitive awareness and academic skills.
WRT 227: Professional Writing
Develop the writing and information design skills employers most value; learn to advocate for diverse stakeholders in professional contexts.
WRT 290: Writing with AI
Learn AI-assisted tools for effective academic, professional, and public writing.
WRT 332: Technical Writing
Work on writing projects that suit practical needs, share specialized knowledge with diverse audiences, and implement ethical practices of technical communication.
WRT 442: Strategic Media Communication
Introduces strategic media relation tactics when responding to the media, specifically crisis communication situations.
October 6, 2026